Online Trauma Therapy & Counselling For Adults Across the UK.
Supporting anxiety, trauma, PTSD, burnout, emotional distress, relationship struggles and life transitions through compassionate, trauma-informed therapy.
Welcome to Lifeworks Therapies | Meet Ruth
Hello and a very warm welcome.
I’m glad that you’ve found your way here. Reaching out for support isn’t easy, especially when things already feel overwhelming. At Lifeworks Therapies, I offer a place to slow down, reflect, and work through what’s been difficult.
You may be feeling anxious, emotionally exhausted, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or struggling with the effects of trauma, stress, burnout, loss or difficult relationships. Sometimes there’s a clear reason for how you’re feeling, and sometimes there’s simply a sense that life has become hard to manage alone.
Therapy can offer space to better understand yourself and your experiences, helping you make sense of difficult emotions, process painful experiences, and begin moving towards lasting emotional change.
I provide professional online therapy for adults across the UK, offering a confidential, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can explore your experiences safely and at your own pace.
“What is broken can be mended. What hurts can be healed.
And no matter how dark it gets, the sun will rise again.” — Unknown
Professional Therapy
Tailored to Your Needs
I am a senior BACP-accredited integrative therapist, qualified CBT therapist, and trauma-informed practitioner with over 15 years of experience.
My background includes 20 years working as a scientist within the NHS and several years supporting emergency service professionals, experiences that continue to shape the way I work — combining compassion, honesty and evidence-based practice.
I offer an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from a range of therapeutic models to support your individual needs and experiences. My aim is to create a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you feel truly heard, understood and supported.
Together, we’ll explore what may be getting in the way of feeling more at ease, helping you gain perspective, understand emotional patterns, and find ways forward that feel realistic and meaningful for you.
The Benefits of Online Therapy
Online therapy allows you to access support from the comfort and privacy of your own space, wherever you are in the UK.
Sessions take place securely online via Zoom or Teams and can offer the same depth, connection and effectiveness as face-to-face therapy. Many people find online therapy easier to fit around work, family life or existing commitments, while also feeling more comfortable opening up from familiar surroundings.
What to Expect From Your First Therapy Session
Beginning therapy can feel daunting, especially if you’re used to coping alone.
The first session is an opportunity for us to explore what has brought you to therapy, what support you’re looking for, and whether working together feels right for you.
Therapy is collaborative and moves at a pace that feels manageable and supportive.
I work within the ethical framework of the BACP and engage in ongoing professional development and clinical supervision to support safe, ethical and effective practice.
All sessions are confidential and handled with care in line with GDPR requirements.
Fees & Availability
Payment Terms
To secure your appointment, payments are to be made via bank transfer prior to each session. Bank account details will be securely provided to you upon booking your initial session.
Cancellation Policy
Emergency Support
While therapy can support a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties, online therapy may not always be suitable for individuals experiencing severe mental health crises or requiring urgent support. If you are in crisis and need urgent support or are worried about immediate risk of harm to self or others, please call 999. Alternatively, you can contact your GP and ask for an emergency appointment or visit your local A&E department. You can also contact the following services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: NHS Helpline (111) and the Samaritans (116 123).
You don’t have to go through this alone.
Therapy can help you understand your experiences more clearly, process difficult emotions safely, and reconnect with yourself in a way that feels supportive, grounded and meaningful.
